Jeffrey O
A photo of Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie
A photo of Dr. Jeffrey Obomeghie
BornJeffrey Obomeghie
(1961-03-07) March 7, 1961
Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria
Occupation
  • Teacher
  • Motivational speaker
  • Writer
  • Editor
LanguageEnglish
Alma materColumbia University[1]
University of Maryland
Amberton University
University of Lagos
Johnson University

Jeffrey Obomeghie (born March 7, 1961), known as Jeffrey O, is a Nigerian-American educator, motivational speaker, former editor, and writer.[2][3] He has served as the founding editor-in-chief of People's Express.[4][5] He is known for his occupation and speaking engagements in the hospitality industry.[3][6]

Biography

Obomeghie was born in Auchi, Edo State.[4][5] He was educated at the University of Lagos where he studied political science.[4][5] Later, he went to the United States and continued his study in political science. He completed his further study from the University of Maryland, received his master's degree in human resource management from Amberton University, and doctorate degree in leadership studies from Johnson University.[4][5][7] In 2023, he was admitted to Columbia University, New York, for a master's degree in Adult Education and Leadership.

Obomeghie started his career in the hospitality industry and he went on to become the chief executive officer of Mercury Hotels.[8] Previously, he has served as a chief operating officer of New Generation Hotels.[8]

In 2020, he became the chief executive officer of the International Hospitality Institute that he founded.[8][9][10][11]

In 2021, Obomeghie was inducted into the Hotelier's Guild,[12] a society of luxury hoteliers based in Ticino, Lugano, Switzerland. That same year, he received the Industry Choice Award from Otolo, a London based community of hoteliers for his work in promoting hospitality globally. In February 2022, he joined the board of directors of St. Justine, the ultra-luxury travel company, as CEO, serving on the board alongside Horst Schulze, co-founder, and former COO of the Ritz Carlton Hotel Company.[13][14]

Obomeghie is the author of several books of fiction and non-fiction. Kirkus Reviews described Obomeghie's most recent thriller, Dead or Alive as a "razor-sharp crime tale" and the book's protagonist as "a superlative hero."[15][16][17]

Awards

  • 2022 - Featured in the Pulse Newspaper's list of the 10 Most Influential Nigerians in the Diaspora.[18]
  • 2022 - Included by the Sun Newspaper in its list of the Top 25 International Newsmakers of 2021.[19]
  • 2022 - Recognized by the International Hospitality Institute as one of the 100 Most Powerful People in Global Hospitality.[20][21]
  • 2022 - Honored with the Pan-African American Leadership Award (PAALA) by the African Women in Leadership Organization (AWLO) at an event in Atlanta, Georgia.[22][23][24]
  • 2023 - Included in Business Anecdote's list of top 10 most influential business leaders in the Hospitality Sector.[16]

Bibliography

  • Dead or Alive[15]
  • The Collector of Butterflies[25]
  • Abraham Lincoln is Not Dead[25]

References

  1. ↑ "Dr. Jeffrey O: Embarking on an Inspiring Voyage in the Hospitality Sector". www.hospitalitytipoftheday.com/. 6 July 2023.
  2. ↑ "Democratization of education". Vanguard. October 15, 2021.
  3. 1 2 Dohbal, Kajal (2021-09-08). "International Hospitality Institute". Business Connect Magazine. pp. 10–15. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Jeffrey Obomeghie". Pulse. November 19, 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "People's Express former Editor in chief". The Nation. November 19, 2021.
  6. ↑ "The Nigerian reshaping hospitality business in America". vanguardngr.com. November 2021.
  7. ↑ "A Profile of Dr. Jeffrey O". The European Financial Review. 2021-12-09. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  8. 1 2 3 "Obomeghie induction in hotelier's guild". Nigerian Tribune. November 21, 2021.
  9. ↑ "I'll democratize education for Nigerians – Jeffrey Obomeghie". Vanguard.
  10. ↑ "Reinventing Hospitality: Exclusive Interview with Dr. Jeffrey O CEO of the International Hospitality Institute". The European Financial Review. 2021-10-13. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  11. ↑ Noll, Doug (2023-11-07). "Leading From The C-Suite: Dr Jeffrey O of International Hospitality Institute and St. Justine Hotel". Authority Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  12. ↑ "The Academy". The Hoteliers Guild. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
  13. ↑ "Setting a New Standard for Luxury & Diversity: the new Ultra-Lux St. Justine Hotels & Residences". hertelier. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
  14. ↑ Clemente, Savio P. (2022-10-30). "Dr Jeffrey O of St Justine On How To Create A Travel Experience That Keeps People Coming Back For…". Authority Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  15. 1 2 "DEAD OR ALIVE - Book Review". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  16. 1 2 "Top 10 Most Influential Business Leaders in the Hospitality Sector | The Business Anecdote". Business Anecdote. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  17. ↑ Noll, Doug (2023-11-05). "Dr Jeffrey O of International Hospitality Institute On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Highly…". Authority Magazine. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  18. ↑ Mix, Pulse (2022-01-03). "The 10 most influential Nigerians in diaspora". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  19. ↑ "Top 25 International Newsmakers of 2021". The Sun Nigeria. 2021-07-23. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  20. ↑ "International Hospitality Institue Names "100 Most Powerful People" in USA & Globally". hertelier. 2022-07-28. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  21. ↑ Mix, Pulse (2022-08-01). "Dr Jeffrey Obomeghie and Dupe Olusola among the 100 most powerful people in global hospitality". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-08-02.
  22. ↑ Eric (October 2022). "At The Glitzy Pan-American Leadership Awards (PAALA) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA". The Boss Newspaper. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  23. ↑ Team (2023-07-06). "Dr. Jeffrey O: Embarking on an Inspiring Voyage in the Hospitality Sector". Hospitality Tip Of The Day. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  24. ↑ Eric (2022-10-22). "At The Glitzy Pan-American Leadership Awards (PAALA) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA - TheBoss Newspaper". Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  25. 1 2 "Jeffrey Obomeghie". Independent.
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